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Math History
Far more interesting than one might first expect, the history of mathematics is filled with bitter rivalries, political machinations, and incredible innovations by some of the most amazing minds in history. Post all questions concerning individual mathematicians, the development of mathematical theories, and the sociological impact that resulted into this category.
3,988 Questions
When were luminous signs first used?
At the end of the nineteenth century, luminous signs were a new phenomenon.
How is Alexander grothendieck most famous idea used in the 5th grade?
Pupils in different countries learn different parts of mathematics so, without knowing which country the question refers to, it is not possible to be sure of the answer. However, I suggest that it is coordinate geometry, also known as algebraic geometry or analytical geometry.
Are there number systems when there is no zero?
Yes, older number systems tended not to use the zero. But that makes those number systems rather limited.
Who discovered the symbol in empty set?
Andre Weil first used it in 1939 and got the idea from a letter in the Danish and Norwegian alphabet.
Yes. You might even be able to find that information here, if you could be a bit more specific.
Is the ratio 4.7 equal to 20.20?
A ratio is a relation between two numbers, so 4.7 by itself is not a ration.
Why did srinivasa ramanujan die?
because of some certain health problems ... he became very famous ..
hence,i am really proud of him i salute to u ramamnujan ..!!
Why is there no Egyptian symbol for zero?
Like many systems, you either have some of something, or you don't. If you do, you use a number for it. If not, no number is required. What is the point of saying "Hi fred, I own 0 Rolls Royces?"
What is the squareroot of 347.473456?
You seem to be unaware of the fact that you could have obtained the answer much more easily and quickly by using the calculator that comes as part of your computer.
Sqrt(347.473456) = 18.6, approx.
What is the longest Babylonian number between 500 and 1000?
Instead of or powers of 10, the Babylobians used powers of 60. So Babylonian 10 is decimal 60, and Babylonian 100 is decimal 3600. Decimal 1000 is 16x60 +40 =Babylonian (16)(40)
Who are some famous mathematicians?
Peano, Fibonacci, Gauss, Newton, Galileo (mostly physics), Euler, Da Vinci, Pythagoras, Euclid, Bernoulli, Archimedes, Descartes.
How was 'pi ' discovered in the first place?
You can thank the Greeks and their obsession with Geometry for this one. They found when you divided the circumference of a circle by its area I think you get 3.141...... or pi. Actually the ratio Pi is obtained by dividing the circumference of any circle by the length of the diameter. There is also some evidence which possibly indicates that this ratio (Pi) was known to the ancient Egyptians ca 2500 b.c.e.
What are some prime numbers below 30?
2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, and 29 are all of the prime numbers below 30.
Yes, that is biased. Scent A is described with positive adjectives, while Scent B is described with neutral to negative adjectives.
Can you get tutoring for math on a free online tutoring site?
There are not many places that you can go to online and have a personal tutor without paying because most people do not just help others for free. There are websites that give advice for teaching students or helping them to study.
Who invented negative numbers?
One source says that a Chinese text (Nine Chapters in the Mathematical Arts) from around 200 BC used red rods for positive numbers and black for negative. So the "inventor" must be older than that. European texts up until the Renaissance considered negative numbers as absurd.
